I saw this boat on 28th August moored to a Rice
and Cole pontoon at Burnham-on-Crouch, and I was attracted to her clean,
streamlined appearance, giving the impression she was very swift. She could be
described as racer/cruiser, with more emphasis on racing than on cruising. This
class of yacht was designed by Pablo Matracchio and built in Argentina. All
control lines are led aft, and her self-draining
cockpit is large enough to accommodate a crew of six who will have little to do
when racing on the river, except to be mobile ballast and trimmers of sails.
Prolonged coastal racing would require more effort,
including doing the navigation, watch-keeping, preparing meals, cleaning up and
general chores.
Assuming she’s the Malbec 290 for sale* at Rice and Cole,
her internal mouldings have built into them a galley to port with a sink, and a
heads and a shower to starboard. In the aft cabin there’s a double bunk. She
has a Volvo 15 HP diesel engine. Altogether she’s an attractive package for
someone who is willing to part with £30,000.
*Melbec 290 for Sale at Burnham-on-Crouch £29,995
Other Links
Makesails Melbec 290 - Oceantech
Melbec 290 – Excellent Photos
Malbec 290 for Sale 33,000 Euros
Malbec 290 Video
Malbec 290 Details and Photos
http://www.inautia.com/boat-new-sailboats-oceantech-malbec-290-45960100071655655065574955694556.html
Malbec 290 Video
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